CarVerify

Free Car Check

EK17 RXB

2017 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 999cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 May 2027
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

82,699 mi
Last recorded82,699 miles
Recorded on18 May 2026
Typical for 2017 Ford Focus42,835 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Ford
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK17 RXB
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2017
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 May 2026 82,699 miles

Nearside Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 18 May 2026 82,699 miles

Nearside Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

Pass 17 May 2025 73,932 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light lens damaged (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear brake pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

rear wiper smearing

Fail 17 May 2025 73,932 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light lens damaged (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear brake pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

rear wiper smearing

Pass 2 Jan 2024 65,284 miles

Nearside side repeater lens damaged

Fail 2 Jan 2024 65,284 miles

Nearside side repeater lens damaged

Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

Pass 21 Dec 2022 56,576 miles

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light damaged (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Fail 21 Dec 2022 56,576 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light damaged (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 31 Dec 2021 48,065 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 31 Dec 2021 48,065 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Jan 2021 38,810 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2021 38,810 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

Pass 26 Jun 2020

COVID-19 6 MONTH EXTENSION

How Reliable is the Ford Focus?

Based on 28,316,889 MOT tests across 2,072,617 vehicles.

73.8%
Pass Rate
6,500
Miles/Year
27
Year Lifespan
2,072,617
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1,055,468
Stop lamp not working 415,965
Brake pipe excessively corroded 379,900
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 375,019
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 359,770
Full Ford Focus reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

EK17 RXB is a 2017 Ford Focus in Silver with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

Across all 2017 Ford Focus models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.2% with a typical mileage of 42,835 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Ford Focus fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 1,055,468 recorded failures. If you're considering buying EK17 RXB, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ford Focus typically stays on UK roads for around 27 years. At 9 years old, this Ford Focus is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of EK17 RXB?

You can check the full history of EK17 RXB by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was EK17 RXB registered?

EK17 RXB is a 2017 Ford Focus, first registered on 4 July 2017.

Is EK17 RXB safe to buy?

The MOT history for EK17 RXB shows 13 tests with a 53.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does EK17 RXB have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on EK17 RXB. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.